Items of Interest
Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium-JPK
Created in 2017, the purpose of this fund is to serve those in the Poweshiek County area with mental health needs by providing financial assistance support, convening groups around mental health needs and advocating for those in need. Services for mental health needs in the local area are unprecedented. The goals of the fund are as follows:
- To help provide financial assistance and support to as many area residents as possible who need mental health support who would otherwise be unable to obtain it.
- The fund will reimburse providers by means of a voucher system providing services.
- The fund will help defray medication costs and/or assist in finding cheaper medicines or alternatives.
- The fund will support educational endeavors in the areas of mental health, as well as substance abuse.
- The fund will not be able to support in patient treatments at this time.
The goals of the consortium are as follows:
- To serve as the link or conduit between mental health providers and those who are financially unable to afford or obtain mental health and related services.
- To develop an organizational framework that can link providers to groups and organizations that identify those in need. (Schools, law enforcement, therapists, counselors, etc…)
- To intentionally work to grow the fund as to provide more and more services to those in need.
- To serve as a possible model for other communities struggling to make mental health care to all who need it.
Coping in the Digital Age Program:
Dr. J.R. Paulson presents a two-part series on “Coping, Parenting & Grandparenting in the Digital Age” and “Mental Health Solutions the Digital Age”.
🌱 Change happens when we empower our community to speak up about mental health.
Through the Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium, we offer the Karen Phillips Mental Health Impact Grant—a rolling funding opportunity of up to $1,000 for local groups, schools, and organizations. These grants fund creative projects that spread positive messages about mental wellness and build stronger support networks.
By donating to the Consortium, you don't just help individuals—you fund community-wide initiatives that advocate for those in need and spark vital conversations.
✨ Help us continue to fund hope, education, and advocacy. Donate to our fund today: ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/jpk-grinnell-mental-health-consortium/
💚 Mental health care is healthcare—but for too many families in Poweshiek County, financial barriers stand in the way of getting help.
The Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium and the JPK Fund provide direct financial assistance support to ensure our neighbors can access the counseling, therapy, and psychiatric care they need, regardless of their ability to pay.
When you give to our fund, you are directly paying for a neighbor's therapy session, a vital prescription, or a life-saving mental health evaluation.
Every gift restores hope. Will you stand with us and support mental wellness in our community today?
👉 Please click the link to donate to the JPK Fund: ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/jpk-grinnell-mental-health-consortium/
📍 You are not alone, and help is closer than you think.
Taking the first step to find a mental health professional can feel overwhelming. If you or someone you love is looking for support, the Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium is here to make the process easier.
Don't navigate this journey in the dark. Head to our website to view our local provider directory and find the care you deserve.
👉 Find a provider today: ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/jpk-grinnell-mental-health-consortium/
#MentalHealthResources #GrinnellProviders
💚 Mental health care is healthcare—but for too many families in Poweshiek County, financial barriers stand in the way of getting help.
The demand for local mental health services is unprecedented right now. The Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium and the JPK Fund are stepping into the gap. We provide direct financial assistance support to ensure our neighbors can access the counseling, therapy, and psychiatric care they need, regardless of their ability to pay.
When you give to our fund, you are directly impacting your neighbor's therapy session, a vital prescription, or a life-saving mental health evaluation.
Every gift restores hope. Will you stand with us and support mental wellness in our community today?
👉 Please click the link to donate to the JPK Fund: ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/jpk-grinnell-mental-health-consortium/
Looking for mental health support in the Grinnell area? Help is closer than you think.
Local providers include:
• UnityPoint Health – Mental Health Services
• Capstone Behavioral Healthcare
• Hope Family Counseling
• Ardent Counseling
The Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium can help connect you to the right resources.
📘 Learn more: ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/jpk-grinnell-mental-health-consortium/
#MentalHealthResources #GrinnellCares #findsupport
📣 Now accepting applications!
The Karen Phillips Mental Health Impact Grant supports programs and initiatives that strengthen mental health services and awareness in our community.
Have an idea that could make a difference? We encourage local organizations and partners to apply
🔗 Learn more: ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/karen-phillips-grant/
#mentalhealthimpact #communitysupport #GrinnellStrong